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Mess Attendant Doris "Dorrie" Miller manned a machine gun on the West Virginia and was credited with shooting down several Japanese planes. He was awarded the Navy Cross in this action. He was killed in action on 24 November 1943 in the sinking of the USS Liscombe Bay.
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What was the name of the African American sailor who won the navy cross for heroism at pearl harbor?
doris miller
Why is doris miller so important?
He is famous for his bravery in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went and helped with the bombing of Japanese air craft carriers. He was especially famous for being black. He was at first a cook on an aircraft carrier. Then he went to a military service man.
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
Who is doris miller?
Doris "Dorie" Miller was the 1st African American to receive the Navy Cross medal for outstanding service in the military. He was a cook aboard the West Virginia and during the Pearl Harbor attack, he moved his wounded captain to a safer place and used a machine gun that he had not been trained to use. He managed to shoot down 1 or 2 Japanese planes in the process. He was later killed in action aboard the USS Liscome Bay at the Battle of Tarawa.
Where was Doris Miller buried?
Doris Miller suposedly perished in the Pacific Ocean, while serving aboard the USS Liscome Bay. Located in the "DORIS MILLER CEMETERY," in Waco, Texas, a military tomstone, located at the entrance way, stand to his remembrance. It in inside of this cemetery where Doris Miler's father (Mr. Conery Miller Sr.), his mother (Mrs. Henrietta Miller), and two of his brothers (Arthur James Miller and Conery Miller Jr.) are also buried. Doris's oldest brother, Selvia Miller, is buried in "Fairview Cemetary," in Midland, Texas. Also, located on the far wall, inside of the "DORIS MILLER CEMETARY," a wall plaque hangs in recognition to the war hero, my uncle, Doris Miller. Please visit my website for more information. www.tiptopwebsite.com/southey; where you will learn of the many informative books I've written about Doris Miller. For further interest, email me at vickiegailmiller97@hotmail.com or another_chance@live.com.
What was the name of the African American sailor who won the navy cross for heroism at pearl harbor?
doris miller
Why is doris miller so important?
He is famous for his bravery in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went and helped with the bombing of Japanese air craft carriers. He was especially famous for being black. He was at first a cook on an aircraft carrier. Then he went to a military service man.
What was doris miller's special qualities?
Doris Miller was known for his courage and heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He bravely manned an anti-aircraft gun and assisted with the defense of his ship despite having no formal training for that role. Miller's actions were instrumental in defending his ship and earned him recognition as a war hero.
What cook won a medal at pearl harbor?
Dorie Miller
Who is doris miller?
Doris "Dorie" Miller was the 1st African American to receive the Navy Cross medal for outstanding service in the military. He was a cook aboard the West Virginia and during the Pearl Harbor attack, he moved his wounded captain to a safer place and used a machine gun that he had not been trained to use. He managed to shoot down 1 or 2 Japanese planes in the process. He was later killed in action aboard the USS Liscome Bay at the Battle of Tarawa.
Where was Doris Miller buried?
Doris Miller suposedly perished in the Pacific Ocean, while serving aboard the USS Liscome Bay. Located in the "DORIS MILLER CEMETERY," in Waco, Texas, a military tomstone, located at the entrance way, stand to his remembrance. It in inside of this cemetery where Doris Miler's father (Mr. Conery Miller Sr.), his mother (Mrs. Henrietta Miller), and two of his brothers (Arthur James Miller and Conery Miller Jr.) are also buried. Doris's oldest brother, Selvia Miller, is buried in "Fairview Cemetary," in Midland, Texas. Also, located on the far wall, inside of the "DORIS MILLER CEMETARY," a wall plaque hangs in recognition to the war hero, my uncle, Doris Miller. Please visit my website for more information. www.tiptopwebsite.com/southey; where you will learn of the many informative books I've written about Doris Miller. For further interest, email me at vickiegailmiller97@hotmail.com or another_chance@live.com.
Who was Doris Miller's parents?
Doris Miller's parents were Connery and Henrietta Miller.
Who was the Famous black man from pearl harbor?
Doris "Dorie" Miller was the famous black man from Pearl Harbor. He was a U.S. Navy sailor who displayed incredible bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Despite his assigned role as a mess attendant, Miller took up arms, manned an anti-aircraft machine gun, and fought back against the Japanese attackers. His actions earned him recognition as a hero and he became an iconic figure in the civil rights movement.
Who were some important people in Pearl Harbor?
Dori Miller, Lt. Welsh & Lt. Taylor
Who was kazuo skamaki?
Doris "Dorie" Miller won the Navy Cross for his action at Pearl Harbor. He was later killed on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Liscombe Bay during Operation Galvanic off the coast of Makin Island in the Gilbert island chain.
When was Doris Miller born?
Doris Miller was born on 1919-10-12.
Are there any stories of individual bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
I like the story of Seaman Doris "Dorie" Miller of the USS West Virginiawho after moving a wounded Officer to saftey, manned a 50 caliber machine gun against the incoming Japanese aircraft.
